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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150K

48 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150K. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071822')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071822'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071822'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA23FA384Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150K · Gilford, NHThe pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions…Sep 30, 2023 · N6312G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23FA401Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150K · Huntsville, TXA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel system blockage, and the flight instructor’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed after the loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of…Sep 6, 2023 · N6059G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Penwell, TXThe pilot’s intentional flight into a silo.Jun 2, 2016 · N5679G · Destroyed NTSB CEN14FA265Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Watkins, COThe pilot’s loss of control and subsequent aerodynamic stall due to spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to his cell phone use while maneuvering at low-altitude.May 31, 2014 · N6275G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC06LA214Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Shelby Gap, KYThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with mountainous terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.Sep 2, 2006 · N6401G · Destroyed NTSB BFO96LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Seville, OHpilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with terrain).Dec 4, 1995 · N5900G · Destroyed NTSB CHI92FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Kiowa, KSThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an…Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91FA149Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Waller, TXThe instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action during stall/spin training. Factors were the instructor's overconfidence in his personal ability and the student's apprehension of stalls.Aug 20, 1991 · N6102G · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · El Cerrito, CAFuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to choose a proper emergency landing site and/or deviate from a straight course during the emergency…May 24, 1991 · N6003G · Destroyed NTSB CHI91FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Valley Center, KSContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the…Nov 26, 1990 · N6026G · Destroyed NTSB DEN89FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Louisville, COInadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI) and flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the CFI, his lack of experience in the type of operation, and the weather…Jul 9, 1989 · N6342G · Destroyed NTSB ATL89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's confusion and diverted attention regarding the multiple banner release system in the cockpit resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin into the terrain from a low altitude. Also causal was the pilot attempting the abrupt maneuver at the low airspeed…Jun 3, 1989 · N6367G · Destroyed NTSB MKC89FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Pemberton, MNPoor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path.Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kennesaw, GAThe acft crashed in a wooded area after a touch and go landing. The wing flaps lever had been placed to the up position but the flaps did not retract. When the CFI finally noticed that the flaps were not up he took over at about 200 ft AGL and started a…May 7, 1983 · N5835G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA83FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Green Cove Spgs, FLThe acft crashed in a spin after the engine quit during takeoff. This was one of a series of touch and go landings. The acft reached an alt of about 150 ft when the engine sputtered and quit. The acft then started a 180 degree turn which steepened into a spin…Jan 8, 1983 · N6503G · Destroyed NTSB FTW83FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Romayor, TXThe acft spun into the ground from a relatively low alt. The student pilot was giving rides to relatives and had successfully completed one flt during which the acft was stalled followed by a wing over and a dive. These maneuvers were repeated. Estimates of…Jan 8, 1983 · N6049G · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA132Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Hemet, CASep 26, 1981 · N6277G · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FFA13Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Hudson, NYMar 1, 1981 · N5723G · Destroyed NTSB SEA80FA034Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Olympia, WAJun 18, 1980 · N6145G · Destroyed NTSB ANC80FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Dillingham, AKJun 15, 1980 · N5909G · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA067Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · De Queen, ARAug 13, 1978 · N5969G · Destroyed NTSB NYC78FNC14Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Dexter, MEFeb 12, 1978 · N5802G · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FA059Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Cedar Fort, UTSep 25, 1977 · N5956G · Destroyed NTSB IAD76AI094Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Petersburg, VAAug 18, 1976 · N5793G · Destroyed NTSB CHI76AC071Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Corunna, INJun 18, 1976 · N6112G · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL046Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Irvine, CAJan 18, 1976 · N5879G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA76AB016Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Vancouver, WASep 2, 1975 · N5716G · Destroyed NTSB MKC76AK007Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Plankinton, SDJul 9, 1975 · N5643G · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI065Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Cheswold, DEJun 21, 1975 · N5778G · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75AD034Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Tremonton, UTDec 20, 1974 · N6359G · Destroyed NTSB MKC75AK027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Hedrick, IANov 6, 1974 · N6463G · Destroyed NTSB LAX75FUJ16Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · New River, AZAug 14, 1974 · N5868G · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS050Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Seattle, WAJun 21, 1974 · N562QL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Stuart, FLFeb 1, 1974 · N6256G · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF058Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Bixby, OKJan 24, 1974 · N5866G · Destroyed NTSB NYC74AN046Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206A · Webster, PANov 20, 1973 · N461NC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM029Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Melbourne, FLOct 9, 1973 · N5904G · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM025Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Melbourne, FLSep 22, 1973 · N6086G · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP004Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Holt, CAJul 14, 1973 · N5863G · Destroyed NTSB LAX73AL038Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Murrieta, CAFeb 8, 1973 · N6370G · Destroyed NTSB NYC73AN103Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Missing AircraftJan 14, 1973 · N6253G · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF028Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Plano, TXNov 20, 1971 · N1031M · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF077Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Langley, OKMay 14, 1971 · N6323G · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC059Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Frankfort, ILFeb 25, 1971 · N5758G · No damage NTSB CHI71AC044Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 402 · Waukesha, WIDec 19, 1970 · N4045Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM011Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Miami Beach, FLAug 1, 1970 · N6428G · Destroyed NTSB SEA71AS005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Gold Beach, ORJul 31, 1970 · N5878G · Destroyed NTSB IAD70AI050Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Swansea, SCMar 12, 1970 · N5782G · Destroyed